Begin Again
It's rare to find a movie that uses music to define love without sentimentalizing it. But Begin Again ... is a wonderfully appealing exception.
Begin Again
Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on a tiny East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. From this chance encounter emerges an enchanting portrait of a mutually transformative collaboration, set to the soundtrack of a summer in the Big Apple.
Genre
Comedy,
Drama,
Music
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Runtime
104
Language
English
Director
John Carney
Cast
Keira Knightley,
Hailee Steinfeld,
Mark Ruffalo,
Mos Def,
Rob Morrow,
CeeLo Green
FEATURED REVIEW
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Begin Again” closely parallels the mismatched-partners design of “Once” while adding new chords to the arrangement. Down-on-his-luck music exec Ruffalo hasn’t signed a strong act in years, and his personal life is dumpster-worthy. He’s a fog of disappointments held together by Scotch and sarcasm.
Played at
NoHo 7 7.02.14 - 8.07.14
Playhouse 7 7.02.14 - 9.01.14
Claremont 5 7.11.14 - 8.07.14
Town Center 5 8.08.14 - 9.04.14
Royal 8.08.14 - 8.11.14
Lumiere Music Hall 8.15.14 - 9.04.14
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